Design We Like: Holiday Gift Ideas for the Discerning

Design We Like est une série de blogs mettant en avant des objets du quotidien qui complètent la sensibilité esthétique de Turkel Design. En partageant ces sélections de notre équipe, nous espérons en révéler davantage sur notre propre réflexion en matière de design : une beauté discrète, des lignes épurées, des matériaux de haute qualité et un travail conçu pour durer. Durables plutôt que délicats, intemporels plutôt que tendance, ce sont des essentiels trop bien conçus pour être cachés dans un tiroir. Il n'y a pas de contenu sponsorisé ici, c'est un endroit pour nous de célébrer les choses qui, selon nous, conviendraient à une maison Turkel Design. 

The holiday season brings both pleasures and pressures?especially for those of us with discerning people on our gift-giving list. It can be a challenge to find something that?s a perfect match for those closest to us?the gift they?ll love but don?t yet know they want. In the generous spirit of the holidays, we offer the following ideas for your loved ones with refined taste. 

For old school types who still open letters

Steel letter opener and envelope

This simple yet highly functional and sculptural steel letter opener, designed by the great Enzo Mari in 1951, looks as great on a desk as it feels in the hand. The process of finding out what?s on last month?s credit card bill never felt so elevated.

For the person who can’t finish a cup of coffee

Ember mug with digital temperature control

Le Ember mug holds an important place between the first pour and the last sip by eliminating those pesky trips to the microwave to reheat your joe. Available in either 10- or 14-ounce sizes, the mug is something of a high-tech gadget; an accompanying app allows you to program the temperature from your smartphone. The ability to keep your beverage warm all morning long is worth the setup effort.

For someone very special who has it all, but still gets chilly

A recent trip to the London Design Festival left our designers amazed by the variety and quality of cashmere throws to be found. After reviewing many old and vaunted brands, they declared a clear winner: Begg & Co. While no doubt a splurge, this luxurious cashmere throw will become your go-to on a chilly winter?s eve. It?s sumptuous, simple, and achingly soft.

For the book lover who longs to escape

Slow Escapes: Rural Retreats for Conscious Travelers is filled with beautiful photography of dreamy escapes set in nature around the world. While leafing through its pages, it?s easy to imagine packing a light bag and disappearing into the heather. This decidedly aspirational volume looks great on a coffee table. Don?t be surprised when friends ask if you?re planning to leave town.

For the whiskey drinker who has a soft spot for Brutalism

Glass whiskey decanter with glass and a notepad

Evoking monoliths of the Brutalist past without straying into kitsch, the Metropole Kiev decanter from LSA International is appropriately heavy and solid. (We like it so much, we?ll even forgive the common misspelling of the Ukrainian capital, ?Kyiv.?) Station this decanter?made from mouth-blown glass?on a sideboard to showcase (and keep handy) your favorite tawny liquor with panache.

A home that’s fit for the holidays

At Turkel Design, we create warm modern homes that are customized to fit the life you want?the type of home that makes for memorable holiday celebrations.

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